What holidays are celebrated in November?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

November is very rich in holidays. Let's dwell on them in more detail in order to consider, using the example of a particular month, how generous the culture of the country in which we live is. So, let's take a closer look at the main holidays: state, Orthodox, professional and folk.

International dates

What holidays in November are international? Let's name the main ones established by the UN or UNESCO:

• November 1 since 1994 is Vegan Day (D. Watson's term). It is held in honor of people who have eliminated animal products from their diet.
• On the first Saturday of the month, the world community celebrates Men's Day.
• November 10 is Youth Day, which dates back to 1945. It was then that the WFDY was created.
• November 17th is celebrated as Students' Day. The date is determined in honor of the young Czech patriots who fought against fascism. The celebration began in 1946.
• November 22 is a cute family holiday - Sons Day.
• November 28 is associated with Mercy Day. Its initiator was an Indian public figure named Preetish Nandi. This is one of the youngest holidays. It was first celebrated in 2012.

About National Unity Day

What holidays have truly become traditional in our country? In November, an additional day off is included in the production calendar in Russia. It is associated with National Unity Day. It has been celebrated since 2005 at the initiative of the Interreligious Council.

On this day, in 1612, the people's militias liberated the capital of Russia from the Polish-Lithuanian intervention. They were commanded by D. Pozharsky and K. Minin. As part of the militia, one could meet people of various religions, origins and social status. So, Pozharsky was a prince, and Minin was a townsman.

Among the important holidays of November, the anniversary of the revolution, which was celebrated on the 7th, has always been the most significant. Since 1996, the meaning of the celebration has lost its meaning. People began to perceive the date differently, calling it the Day of Reconciliation and Accord. With the introduction of the holiday on November 4, the need for a large-scale celebration on the anniversary of WSSD has disappeared.

During the celebration of National Unity Day, it has become traditional to hold "Russian Marches", gathering tens of thousands of participants. The organizer of such actions is the Nashi movement.

Professional holidays

The month is rich in holidays, which are usually called professional. People of different speci alties are waiting for them throughout the year. So what holidays are coming up? In November, the following days will be celebrated in Russia:

• bailiffs (1);
• military scout (5);
• accountant (21);
• Sberbank employees(12);
• sociologist (14);
• designer (16);
• psychologist (22);
• appraiser (27);
• marines (27).

Number in brackets. But traditionally one of the most respected and long-awaited is the Day of the Police. After renaming, it is correct to call it the Day of the police officer. It has been leading its history since 1980 and is truly popular, because more than 1 million citizens serve in the ranks of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Orthodox holidays

There are many church dates in November, the main of which is the beginning of Advent. It falls on November 28 - 40 days before January 7.

Three holidays dedicated to the icons of saints:

• On November 4, believers honor the Mother of God, who is revered for the salvation of Moscow during the Time of Troubles. When the capital of Russia was captured by the Poles, the Orthodox prayed to the Kazan icon for three days, observing a strict fast. After the victory of the militias, the holiday began to be held annually.
• November 6, another icon of the Mother of God is venerated. It is called "Joy of All Who Sorrow". This icon in 1688 healed Euphemia, who was the sister of the patriarch, from a wound. Fortune-telling and girls' gatherings are usually arranged on this day.
• Holidays in November include the 22nd, when Theoktista of Paros is honored.

The Orthodox people also include the days of finding and transferring holy relics to important dates:

• November 1 we are talking about the remains of John of Rylsky. The Reverend had the gift of healing.
• November 3 - Bishop of Meglin.
• November 5, the remains of the Novgorod miracle worker Ioakov Borovichsky were transferred.
• On November 9, the relics of Andrei Smolensky (Prince) were uncovered.
• November 12 - Agafangel Preobrazhensky.
• November 21 is celebrated as Michaelmas Day. The date of the celebration was determined in the 4th century and is dedicated to the main among the angels and archangels that were created by the Lord God.

Mother's Day

Which holidays in November cause the warmest feelings? Of course, Mother's Day. It is international, but each country sets its own date for its holding. The country owes its official status and determination of the number to B. Yeltsin, who signed the corresponding decree in 1998. From now on, Russians congratulate their mothers on the last Sunday of the month.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the traditional holiday. With the light hand of Marina Kim (TV presenter), a flash mob "Thank you, mom" was launched, which has already covered more than 20 million people. On this day, it is customary to present awards to mothers of many children, congratulate expectant mothers, and arrange festive concerts. By the way, there are more than 1.5 million large families in Russia, including 929 with more than 11 children.

Holidays in November cover a huge number of the country's population. Everyone is looking forward to this autumn month. What can I say in closing?

Folk holidays

There is a day in November thatdedicated to memory. The 8th commemorate all those who died in the line of duty. In Russia, more than 5 million people serve in law enforcement agencies and put their lives at risk every day for the sake of peace and tranquility of fellow citizens. Since 2011, a day has appeared in the Department of Internal Affairs when they officially pay tribute to the memory of fallen colleagues and their families. There are more than 12 thousand families under the patronage of the ministry, where 5.5 thousand children are brought up without one of the parents. November 8 can be safely attributed to the days of national recognition.

And there are holidays in November, dating back to old traditions:

• seeing off autumn, or Midsummer Day (1);
• Artemiev day (2) - the time of prayers from death in vain;
• Jakov's day (5);
• conspiracies for friendship (6);
• remembrance of deceased loved ones and friends (7);
• Dmitriev's Day (8);
• fishermen's holiday (13);
• Fedot Day (20), which is not customary to argue;
• Winter matryona (22);
• Feast of St. John the Merciful (25), when it is customary to serve the poor, etc.

Ancient customs began to be forgotten, as well as the fact that the month in Russia was called chest. In November, the first snowdrifts and piles of frozen earth appeared. At this time, it was as if the gates were opening for the coming winter. The preservation of folk traditions is an important part of the country's cultural life.